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The Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition (JHPN) is an international journal quarterly published by icddr,b. The Journal originated from the Journal of Diarrhoeal Diseases Research, and over the last twenty-four years has evolved as today’s JHPN by broadening its topic-inclusion related to more diversified issues. It is a rapidly-published, peer-reviewed journal which comprises high quality research articles, review articles, short reports, and letters on recent findings from scientists, researchers and health professionals throughout the world. It is available on the Internet (www.jhpn.net). The Journal publishes original research articles, review articles, short reports, commentaries, case studies, and letters on new findings from any part of the globe. The sections of JHPN are: Emerging Diseases, Health Systems, Immunization, Nutrition, Population, Reproductive and Neonatal Health, Water and Sanitation, Gender Health and Human Rights, Social Determinants of Health, Chronic Diseases (public-health aspects), and Case Studies.

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Abstract

Menstrual regulation (MR) programmes were introduced in Bangladesh in 1974 to reduce morbidity and mortality due to unsafe abortions. About 468,000 MR procedures are performed annually, and its potential is not fully used. To develop MR programmes, the voices of women could add important aspects to its acceptability. This qualitative interview study aimed to explore and describe the perceptions about MR in a sample of women from Dhaka, Bangladesh. The most prominent perception was that, despite the moral dilemma inherent in terminating pregnancies, MR was highly valued as a solution in problematic life situations. However, unprofessional attitudes and misconduct among MR providers were revealed, and there was also a lack of knowledge and openness in families. To improve the quality of MR services, professional ethics needs to be highlighted in training and supervision of providers. To improve the acceptability of MR, education on the benefits of MR has to be made available to the whole population.